For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 799 students in 71280, LA.
The top-ranked public school in 71280, LA is Sterlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 71280 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71280, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71280, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterlington Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9040 Highway 165 North
Sterlington, LA 71280
(318) 432-2050
Sterlington, LA 71280
(318) 432-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
71280, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 High Avenue
Sterlington, LA 71280
(318) 432-2100
Sterlington, LA 71280
(318) 432-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71280, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 71280, LA include Sterlington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 71280?
1 public schools are located in 71280.
What is the racial composition of students in 71280?
71280 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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